Get up-to-speed on trends & practices that will transform Edtech irreversibly.
Rajendra Singh
Pawar
Vijay Thadani
Sapnesh Lalla
Rajan Anandan
Ravi Garikipati
Chaitanya Kalipatnapu
Anand Sudarshan
Mayank Kumar
Hari Krishnan Nair
Lovleen Bhatia
Shronit Ladhani
Yashwardhan Burad
Prakash Gopalan
The Founders Growth Camp is an exclusive, invite-only initiative designed to accelerate the growth of promising EdTech startups. As a key component of the EdTech Growth Program, this camp is thoughtfully curated by the Centre for Innovation Incubation & Entrepreneurship of NIIT University, in collaboration with top industry experts and leading investors.
Set against the serene backdrop of NIIT University, the camp fosters a dynamic exchange of ideas through masterclasses, interactive workshops, Ask Me Anything (AMA) sessions, and a high-impact Demo Day. This immersive experience empowers founders by providing expert mentorship, cutting-edge industry insights, and access to crucial funding opportunities.
Whether you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or an industry veteran, the Founders Growth Camp is the ultimate launchpad for innovation, collaboration, and business growth in the EdTech space.
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The EdTech Growth Summit is a premier initiative by NIIT, dedicated to empowering EdTech founders as they navigate the complexities of an evolving economic landscape and the challenges of the post-pandemic era. Now in its fourth edition, this exclusive online Summit provides a transformative platform for entrepreneurs looking to scale their startups into sustainable and high-impact ventures.
At the Summit, participants gain invaluable insights from seasoned investors, industry pioneers, and successful EdTech founders who have built and scaled thriving businesses. Through expert-led discussions, actionable strategy sessions, and real-world case studies, attendees will uncover the secrets to building a market-leading EdTech startup.
Designed for ambitious founders who are passionate about reshaping the future of education, this summit offers a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, gain a competitive edge, and accelerate their journey toward becoming India’s next EdTech success story.
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Founders who participated in previous Growth camp availed total $8,91,900 worth of benefits from Microsoft founders hub.
Two startups benefited the most, with more than $1,50,000 worth of benefits each.
Participant of previous Growthcamp, 'Airblack' received funding from founders of NIIT Group.
Top-6 founders received one-on-one mentorship from founders of NIIT Group.Welcome
Prakash Gopalan, Vice Chancellor & President – NIIT University
2:30-2:40 PM
Opening Remarks
Rajendra S Pawar, Chairman - NIIT
2:40-3:00 PM
Keynote: AI changes everything
Sapnesh Lalla, Executive Director - NIIT Ltd
3:00-3:30 PM
Panel Discussion 1: What are the challenges that early-stage founders face?
Lovleen Bhatia, Co-Founder - Edureka
Shronit Ladhani, Founder - LearnTube
Yashwardhan Burad, Co-founder - AccioJob Private Limited
Moderated by Anand Sudarshan, Founder - Sylvant Advisors, Board Member - NIIT Ltd
3:30-4:20 PM
Panel Discussion 2: Building and Scaling a sustainable start-up
Hari Krishnan Nair, Co-Founder - Great Learning
Mayank Kumar, Co-Founder - upGrad, Co-Founder - BorderPlus
Chaitanya Kalipatnapu, Co-Founder - Emeritus
Moderated by Ravi Garikipati, Co-founder - Davinta Finserv, Ex-CTO - Flipkart, Board Member - NIIT Ltd
4:20-5:20 PM
Fireside Chat: Fund-raising in a difficult macro – understanding Investors' expectations
Rajan Anandan, MD - Peak XV Partners, Ex-MD - Google across India & South East Asia in conversation with
Vijay K Thadani, Vice Chairman & MD - NIIT
5:20-5:50 PM
Founders’ Growthcamp Launch
Prakash Gopalan, Vice Chancellor & President – NIIT University
5:50-6:00 PM
Rajendra S Pawar Chairman - NIIT
Vijay K ThadaniVice Chairman & MD - NIIT
Sapnesh LallaExecutive Director - NIIT Ltd
Lovleen BhatiaCo-Founder - Edureka
Shronit LadhaniFounder - LearnTube
Yashwardhan BuradCo-founder - AccioJob Private Limited
Anand SudarshanFounder - Sylvant Advisors, Board Member - NIIT Ltd
Hari Krishnan Nair
Co-Founder - Great Learning
Mayank KumarCo-Founder - upGrad, Co-Founder - BorderPlus
Chaitanya KalipatnapuCo-Founder - Emeritus
Ravi GarikipatiCo-founder - Davinta Finserv,
Rajan Anandan
MD - Peak XV Partners,
Prakash GopalanVice Chancellor & President – NIIT University
With 40+ years of transforming lives of millions. We are committed to enable and empower learners with skills that matter.
NIIT is a leading Skills and Talent Development Corporation that is building a manpower pool for global industry requirements. The company, which was set up in 1981 to help the nascent IT industry overcome its human resource challenges, today ranks among the world's leading training companies owing to its vast and comprehensive array of talent development programs. With a footprint in over 30 countries, NIIT offers training and development solutions to Individuals, Enterprises and Institutions.
With a strong focus on assuming leadership role in the Digital Learning World and to further accelerate NIIT's growth and profitability, the company has charted a focused business strategy to address the Digital Transformation needs for individuals and corporate customers by offering training and consulting to help them re-invent themselves & their organisations.
NIIT has two main lines of business across the globe – Corporate Learning Group and Skills & Careers Business.
